Tag: Unang Yakap

A mom who tried her best to breastfeed says the hospital ban on bottles is unfair.

The Philippine Milk Code strictly bans formula milk at any hospital, and it is a policy that extends to the use of pacifiers, feeding bottles and other non-breastfeeding-friendly paraphernalia on hospital premises. At a hospital like The Medical City (TMC), for example, where there

Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is not just continuous and prolonged skin-to-skin contact. Apart from holding your child against your bare skin, KMC involves frequent and exclusive breastfeeding and the goal of early discharge from the hospital, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).The practice was initially used

Plan for a successful breastfeeding journey the moment your baby is born.

If you are expecting a baby and are planning on breastfeeding your child, you may want to consider holding off on giving them their first bath until at least 12 hours after delivery. A new study published in the Journal of Obstetric,

Every child will receive proper care and nutrition for their 1,000 days of life.

Here’s your good news for the day. According to Save the Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping and protecting Filipino kids, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law RA 1148 or the Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act.The law ensures that every child

Hugging and cuddling your newborn is practically second nature to parents. And we know the act offers many health benefits to your child as he or she grows up. But if you ever need more reason to snuggle up to your baby, then

The young mom talks about losing an angel, gaining a son and having a family she has dreamed of.

I almost missed Saab Magalona as she arrived at Smart Parenting’s shoot location. I had just gotten on the elevator when out of the corner of my eye, I spotted a hotel staff lugging a trolley down the hallway. Trusting my instinct,

Philippine law has a strict clause that prohibits feeding bottles in hospitals.

By your sixth month , you're preparing your childbirth essentials, and according to Aurelin Fernando, a certified doula, you’ll need to pack three delivery-day bags: one for baby, one for mommy, and one for daddy. And if you think that's a lot

A Filipina single mom fought to keep her daughter alive alone in a foreign country.

Joana Caoleng, 34, was alone and working in Singapore as a pharmacy technician when she became pregnant. Based on her pre-natal checkups, blood tests, ultrasounds, and anomaly scan, it was going to be a healthy pregnancy.“I had my last prenatal checkup on December

The Department of Health's (DOH) Unang Yakap initiative lists a few outdated practices.

Immediate drying, skin-to-skin contact, properly timed cord clamping, initiation of breastfeeding, and more — these are part of the Essential Newborn Care guidelines that list down recommended practices to be done immediately after a child’s birth. If you're pregnant, it's good to

It begins with "Unang Yakap" or that first skin-to-skin contact with your baby.

Unang Yakap, or the First Embrace, is mom’s first skin-to-skin hug with her baby immediately after birth. It is an essential step that is highly recommended by doctors because it transfers a mother's warmth and protective bacteria to her newborn. The World Health Organization (WHO) calls it “life-saving.”This

As if we needed more reason to, right? Keep on cuddling your little one, moms!

Science shows the simple act of touching your baby, like when you hug and snuggle, has deeply-rooted and potentially lifelong consequences. But a study from the University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital Research Institute found that the amount of close and

In creating a birth plan, make sure to include these crucial baby care steps to ensure your little one's health going forward.

Pregnancy is a great motivator for women to make her well-being a priority aside from her baby's health. It's great that soon-to-be moms are taking control of their birthing experience. It's about time that pregnant women become more involved in making informed

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has issued new guidelines on the practice of delayed umbilical cord clamping.

After more and more research has proven the benefits of delayed umbilical cord clamping, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has finally acknowledged the practice, and has issued new recommendations for doctors and midwives to hold off clamping on all healthy newborn's umbilical cords for

This viral story has many people up in arms, but there is an explanation. Plus, learn the advantage of pregnant Pinays when it comes to skin-to-skin.

You've probably come across news reports about the mom who was charged by the hospital for requesting to have skin-to-skin contact with her newborn after delivering him via C-section. You probably thought it was ridiculous, and it certainly raised some eyebrows when

Photo by Ernest F/Wikimedia CommonsWhat exactly happens right after you deliver you baby? Once your baby's head emerges -- asuming it's on a head-down position -- doctors and nurses assist you in getting the baby's shoulders and torso out. Next, they (or your husband)

Photo from en.wikipedia.orgCongratulations, you are now a new mom! While you receive care from the hospital, so shall your new baby.The first few minutes are the most critical in a newborn baby’s life. From a compact, fluid-filled warm environment, baby is quickly